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Terry Kammien Obituary

. RACINE - Terry Lee Kammien, Sr., age 44, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, May 5, 2013 following a brave struggle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Terry was born in Racine on May 1, 1969 to Jack and Esther (nee: Mandli) Kammien. He graduated from Washington Park High School "Class of 1988". On March 21, 1992 in St. Edward Catholic Church, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Jennifer Lynne (nee: Day) Kammien. Terry was employed as a machinist at In-Sink-Erator, until his battle with ALS forced him to retire in 2012. He was a devoted member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. As a sports enthusiast, he played City of Racine League softball and was an avid bowler. Terry was also a dedicated coach for RASA, Racine Youth Sports and Old Timers Football League. Above all, his number one priority was being involved in anything to do with his treasured family. Surviving are his loving wife, Jennifer; their sons, Terry Lee "T.J." Kammien Jr. (age 19) and Brady Allan Kammien (age 12); mother, Esther Kammien; sisters, Kathy Running, Karen (Joe) Covelli, Sherryl Olszewski, Susan (Gregg) Pofahl, Lorri Kammien and Lynn Kammien; brother, Jack (Heather) Kammien II; Jennifer's parents, Sue and John Barrett, Larry (Patricia) Day; brother-in-law, Stephen (Lynel) Day; sister-in-law, Julie (Todd) Ogren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Jack Kammien. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Lucy Catholic Church (3101 Drexel Avenue) on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday 4-8 pm (Service of Remembrance at 7:30 pm) and in the church on Friday from 10-11 am. Memorials to the Terry Kammien ALS Benefit Fund at any North Shore Bank have been suggested. A heartfelt note of thanks to Bruce Luccas, M.D. for your early detection - allowing us to fit more memories into the short time that was left. Also, special thanks to Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care and support. May God bless all of you! Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory 4600 County Line Rd. 552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com

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Published by Racine Journal Times on May 7, 2013.

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The Cain Family

May 11, 2013

Jennifer, TJ, and Brady:
We are very sorry for your loss. May God watch over you always, you are an amazing family.

May 11, 2013

Terry my friend you will be missed,God has called for another humble person with a big heart to be by is side.R.I.P.

Donna Nielsen

May 10, 2013

Kathy, Thoughts and prayersn on the loss of yourn brother. May he rest in peace.

Paul and Rosemary Mandli

May 9, 2013

Dear Ester and family,
So sad to hear of Terry's recent passing. Our prayers are wih you and Him. Love and sympathy, Paul,
Rosemary and all the Mandli Family

May 9, 2013

Dear Ester and family,
So sad to hear o the loss of Terry. God bless all of you and him. Love and prayers, Uncle Paul and Aunt Rosemary Mandli.and Family

The Family

Terry Kammien Jr.

May 8, 2013

Amy (Ebinal) Dittlof

May 8, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family.

Jenny (Johnston) Petrick

May 7, 2013

My condolences to your family. My thoughts are with the family.

Patti-Greg Maroda

May 7, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 7, 2013

I am really sorry for your loss...

Dawn-Cain Friend

May 7, 2013

WOW!! I am shocked and sad with this news!! I have known Terry for what seems like a billion years. I also remember him for his smile and being the biggest person in the room. Praying for all of you. Terry has his wings

Troy Erhardt

May 7, 2013

My condolences go out to Terry's Family. I am truly sorry for your loss . I knew Terry since we were kids, the one thing I always remembered about him is not only was he one of the tallest people in the room, he always had a smile on his face. A true peaceful sole who lived life to its fullest. I never seen him angry it was as if he always looked ahead and seen the light at the end of the tunnel and never let the little things get to him . He always seemed to enjoyed life for whatever it had in store for him on that particular day .. The world has truly lost one of its better people a True Gentile Giant. He will be missed greatly by all that knew him and had a chance to share life with him ..

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